Translation guide
The legislative body of a Japanese prefecture. In English, this is often called a 'prefectural assembly' or 'prefectural parliament'. The most common Japanese term is 県議会 (けんぎかい).
Referring to the legislative body of a prefecture in Japan.
The standard term for a prefectural assembly. Used for all prefectures except Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, which have special designations.
The prefectural assembly is held four times a year.
Used specifically for Hokkaido's prefectural assembly, as Hokkaido is a '道' (dō) rather than a '県' (ken).
Used for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, as Tokyo is a '都' (to).
Used for the assemblies of Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, which are '府' (fu).
Use 県議会 for most prefectures. For Hokkaido, use 道議会; for Tokyo, use 都議会; for Osaka and Kyoto, use 府議会. In English, all can be translated as 'prefectural assembly' or with the specific name (e.g., 'Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly').
The Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly has a fixed number of 100 members.
都議会議員選挙が来月行われます。
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election will be held next month.
大阪府議会で予算案が可決された。
The budget bill was passed in the Osaka Prefectural Assembly.